5/9/2010
City / State: Upper Marlboro, MD
Event Name: Mother's Day Walk
Event Type: Walk
Event ID: 86549
Distance - Trail Ratings: 5 km, 10 km - 2+
Description: The 10km trail is entirely natural surface. The 5 km trail
is half natural surface and half on paved road shoulders. The natural
surface sections are uneven in spots, with tree roots, and have some
short, steep sections. There is one minor stream crossing. Participants
can expect wet, muddy spots, especially if there is recent rain. Walking
sticks and sturdy footgear are recommended. Participants should consider
carrying water on the trail.
Amenities: Strollers: hard | Wheelchairs: NO | Pets: Yes | Restrooms: Yes
Special Classifications: This event doesn't have any special
classifications assigned.
Start Times: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., finish by 5 p.m.
Location: Rosaryville State Park
Start Point / Driving Directions: Start Point is Picnic Pavilion,
Rosaryville State Park, west of Rt. 301.
From Baltimore area: follow the I95, Rt 3/Route 310 corridor south,
passing Crofton, Bowie, and Upper Marlboro. After passing the exit for
Rt 4, near Upper Marlboro, **continue south on Rt 301 for approximately
3.5 miles. You will pass a traffic signal at Croom Road there is another
traffic signal(Bojangle's Chicken and Safeway on right). A short
distance beyond pass another traffic signal at South Osborne Road and
the a 7-11 on the right. The park entrance is 100 yards past the 7-11,
on the right. There is a sign for the park, but the entrance road is not
obvious. Look for our large orange sign. Follow the entrance road for
approximately 2 miles, to the parking lot near the picnic pavilions.
From the Washington, DC area: take the Capitol Beltway to Exit 11/MD
Route 4 South. Continue on Rt 4, toward Upper Marlboro, for
approximately 7 miles. Just past Upper Marlboro (P.G. Equestrian
Center/Showplace Arena on your right) exit onto Rt 301 South. Follow the
directions above **.
If you miss the park entrance while southbound on Rt 301, you will have
to make a U-turn at the traffic light at the entrance to Marlboro
Meadows. Proceed north on Rt 301 to the light at South Osborne Road and
again make a U-turn, heading south on Rt 301 once more.
Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only
Comments: There are restrooms at the start/finish. A modern playground
and rest rooms are accessible from a point along both trails. There will
be free water and candy at the start and at the checkpoint.
Each Mother participating in the walk will receive a free hug and kiss.
Volksmarch participants can ignore the "Honor Box" on the entrance road;
however, a per vehicle park service charge will be collected at the
event Start ($3.00 in state, $4.00 out of state). All proceeds from the
service charge go to the Rosaryville Conservancy to be used to maintain
and improve park facilities.
Host Club: Chesapeake Bay Country Wanderers
Contact: Mike Quinlan (301) 805-4278
Website: www.mdvolks.org/cbcw
E-Mail Contact: mikemq@...

5/10/2010
City / State: Fairfax Station, VA
Event Name: Fairfax Station Night Walk
Event Type: Night Walk
Event ID: 86801
Distance - Trail Ratings: 10-KM/5-KM - 1+
Description: This evening walk will consist of a 10 KM (6.2 mile) trail
with a shorter 5 KM (3.1 mile) option along residential sidewalks and
park trails in Fairfax, Virginia. The trail will pass through
neighborhoods in the Fairfax Station and Burke areas of central Fairfax
County. Written instructions and maps will be provided for each walk.
Trail will not be marked.
Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: hard | Pets: Yes |
Restrooms: Yes
Special Classifications: This event doesn't have any special
classifications assigned.
Start Times: 4;30 PM-6:00PM
Location: Fairview Elementary School
Start Point / Driving Directions: 5815 Ox Road Fairfax Station VA 22039
From I-66: From I 66, take Exit 55 (Fairfax County Parkway/Va-7100)
south toward Fairfax. Continue south on the Fairfax County Parkway for
about 5.2 miles until you reach Burke Centre Parkway. Turn left on Burke
Centre Parkway and drive east for about 0.7 miles to Ox Rd (Va 123).
Continue straight across Ox Rd and drive for another block. Turn right
into the first drive on the right, and park in a lot near the school.
The start point will be located beside a car in the upper lot to the right.
From I-495 via Braddock Rd: From the Capital Beltway (I 495), take Exit
54A (Braddock Rd West) toward Fairfax. Continue west on Braddock Rd. (Va
620) for about 6.0 miles. Soon after you pass entrances to George Mason
University on your right and a shopping center on your left, turn left
on Ox Rd. (Va 123) and drive south for about 2.5 miles to Burke Centre
Parkway. Turn left on Burke Center Parkway to drive east for one block.
Turn right into the first drive on the right, and park in a lot near the
school. The start point will be located beside a car in the upper lot to
the right.
Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only
Comments:
Host Club: Northern Virginia Volksmarchers
Contact: Robert McLean (703) 455-1878
Website: www.pollow.com/nvvc
E-Mail Contact: rmcmamc@...

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5/18/2010
City / State: Alexandria, VA
Event Name: WDCAVC May Evening Walk
Event Type: Night Walk
Event ID: 86794
Distance - Trail Ratings: 5/10 KM - 1+
Description: TRAIL RATING AND DESCRIPTION: These evening walks will
consist of 10 KM (6.2 miles) trails with shorter 5 KM (3.1 miles) or 6
KM (3.8 miles) options along residential sidewalks and park trails in
Old Town Alexandria. Trails will explore various neighborhoods, wander
beside the Potomac River, and meander up hills that overlook Old Town.
Trails are rated 1 and 1+, with moderate hills. Trails are mostly on
pavement, although short segments may be on natural surfaces. Trails
should be suitable for strollers, although wheelchairs may encounter
some difficulty. For more detailed information about each month's trail,
please check with the information contact. Written instructions and maps
will be provided for each walk. Trails will not be marked.
Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: hard | Pets: Yes |
Restrooms: Yes
Special Classifications: This event doesn't have any special
classifications assigned.
Start Times: 4:30-5:30 PM, finish by 8:30 PM
Location: Barrett Branch Library -- May Evening Walk
Start Point / Driving Directions: Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library;
717 Queen Street, Alexandria VA 22314. Phone: 703/838 4555.
DIRECTIONS:
From the East or West via I 95/I 495 (Capital Beltway):
• Take Exit 177B (US-1 North/Alexandria), the first exit west of the
Wilson Bridge.
• Continue north on US 1 for about 10 blocks (0.8 miles) to Queen St. (2
blocks past King St.).
• Turn RIGHT on Queen St. for 2 1/2 blocks. The Library will be on your
left.
From the North via the George Washington Memorial Parkway:
• Take the GW Parkway into Old Town Alexandria.
• Continue on what now is called Washington St. for about 8 blocks from
the first traffic signal at Slater's Lane to Princess St.
• Turn RIGHT on Princess St. You will be one block north of the library,
which is on the far side of a large parking lot to your left.
PARKING:
Street Parking: You can usually find parking along the streets,
especially on blocks north and east of the library. Check signs
carefully to determine how long you can legally park and whether you
might be in a zone that must be cleared during rush hour.
Lot Parking: Please note that we have been unable to make arrangements
to use the parking lot behind the library and the Wachovia Bank on the
same block. You therefore should not park in that lot. If you choose to
park in any other lot, you may be subject to ticketing and/or towing.
Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only
Comments: AWARD: There is no commemorative award for this event.
FEES: The fee for IVV Credit is $3.00. There is no fee to just walk the
trail -- but you must register and carry a start card. No refunds will
be given.
Host Club: Washington DC Area Volksmarch Club, Inc.
Contact: Thomas Baerwald (703) 765-3128
Website: www.ava.org/clubs/wdcavc/index.htm
E-Mail Contact: tbaerwal@...

5/22/2010
City / State: Lorton, VA
Event Name: Occoquan Regional Park Walk
Event Type: Walk
Event ID: 86804
Distance - Trail Ratings: 10-KM/5-KM - 3
Description: This spacious park is scenically located on the Occoquan
River diagonally across from the Town of Occoquan. It offers 400 acres
of recreational space and a touch of the past with its historic brick
kilns and the memory of imprisoned women suffragists. The Trail will
pass through the Lorton Workhouse Art Center. Set on 55 acres of land in
the historic D.C. Workhouse and Reformatory, the Workhouse provides a
home for more than 150 of the regions finest professional and emerging
artists as well as cooperative studios, performance and theatre venues,
dedicated gallery space, and event facilities which may be visited on
the trail. The 10 KM trail also passes through the town of Occoquan.
Occoquan is a restored artist's community town with shops, outdoor
dining, and historic structures. A number of structures in town,
including many in the downtown commercial area, are part of the Occoquan
Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places; the
former house of the town founder, Rockledge, is also listed on the Register.
Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: medium | Pets: Yes |
Restrooms: Yes
Special Classifications: Artistic Heritage, Museums, Riverwalk America
Start Times: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
Location: Occoquan Regional Park
Start Point / Driving Directions: 9751 Ox Road, Lorton VA 22079
To reach Occoquan Regional Park, exit 160B off I-95 onto Route 123
north, follow 123 north 1.5 miles to park entrance on right. Drive
approximately one mile inside the park and park in the parking lot near
the volleyball court.
Awards & Fees: A Award
Comments: This will mark the first Occoquan River Conservation Day at
the Occoquan Regional Park to celebrate the river and its resources. The
purpose of this event is to educate all on the importance of the
Occoquan watershed and the impact the river has on all our lives.
Sponsored by the Occoquan Watertrail League (OWL), Northern Virginia
Regional Park Authority (NVRPA), George Mason University Potomac
Environmental Research and Education Center and REI.
The day will include morning educational workshops and afternoon
hands-on experiences. Topics will include recreation, history,
conservation, and community.
There is an alternate trail for wheelchairs and those unable to climb
the 3+ hill.
Host Club: Northern Virginia Volksmarchers
Contact: Robert McLean (703) 455-1878
Website: www.pollow.com/nvvc/
E-Mail Contact: rmcmamc@...

5/29/2010 - 5/31/2010
City / State: Cumberland, MD
Event Name: Mountain Maryland 2
Event Type: Walk
Event ID: 84269
Distance - Trail Ratings: 5 and 10 Km - 2+
Description: Tour Western MD by doing walks in Lonaconing and
Westernport. See where the first iron rails in the US were made, the
western MD Coal Heritage route where the highest grade of bituminous
coal in the world came from, several iron furnaces and where iron ore
was discovered before coal and where coal was loaded onto railroad cars
to go to the C&O Canal. Visit several small museums chronicling the
history of the area.
Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: medium | Pets: Yes |
Restrooms: Yes
Special Classifications: Historic Churches, Museums, Railroad Heritage,
Veteran Memorials
Start Times: 8 am to 1 pm, finish by 4 pm
Location: Canal Place, Western Maryland Heritage
Start Point / Driving Directions: Crabby Pig Restaurant, 14 Howard St,
Cumberland 21502, 301-724-7472 at Canal Place. Located near the Canal
Place Picnic Grove by the western Maryland Station Visitor's Center and
C&O Canal Musem. Look for the fountain and statue of the boy and his
mule. From Baltimore and Washington: Take I-70 West past Frederick and
Hagerstown to I-68 near Hancock. Follow I-68 West into Cumberland. Take
the downtown exit (43C) and turn left at the bottom of the ramp (stop
sign). Go straight ahead (traffic light) and into the Western Maryland
Station Square parking lot. *The entrance of the lot is at the
intersection of Harrison and South Mechanic Streets. Parking is free for
customers of the Western Maryland Scenic railroad and Shops at Canal
Place using token available at these businesses. The start point at
Crabby Pig Restaurant is on the corner. From Pittsburgh: Take I-79 south
to Morgantown, West Virginia and then I-68 east to Cumberland past
Frostburg. Take the downtown exit (43C) and turn left at the bottom of
the ramp (stop sign). Go left at the next traffic light across from the
Holiday Inn. Go straight ahead (traffic light) and into the Western
Maryland Station Square parking lot. Follow * above.
Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only
Comments: Pets allowed but not in the start point or buildings along
the route. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after at all times.
Host Club: Baltimore Walking Club
Contact: Sue Kenyon (410) 252-3165
Website: www.ava.org/clubs/baltimorewalkingclub
E-Mail Contact: suethewalker@...

5/29/2010 - 5/31/2010
City / State: Cumberland, MD
Event Name: Mountain Maryland 1
Event Type: Walk
Event ID: 84270
Distance - Trail Ratings: 5 and 10 Km - 2+
Description: Tour Western MD by doing walks in Cumberland and Mt
Savage. See where the first iron rails in the US were made, the western
MD Coal Heritage route where the highest grade of bituminous coal in the
world came from, several iron furnaces and where iron ore was discovered
before coal and where coal was loaded onto railroad cars to go to the
C&O Canal. Visit several small museums chronicling the history of the area.
Amenities: Strollers: medium | Wheelchairs: medium | Pets: Yes |
Restrooms: Yes
Special Classifications: Forts of the United States, Historic Churches,
Museums, Railroad Heritage
Start Times: 8 am to 1 pm, finish by 4 pm
Location: Canal Place, Cumberland Walk
Start Point / Driving Directions: Crabby Pig Restaurant, 14 Howard St,
Cumberland 21502, 301-724-7472 at Canal Place. Located near the Canal
Place Picnic Grove by the western Maryland Station Visitor's Center and
C&O Canal Museum. Look for the fountain and statue of the boy and his
mule. From Baltimore and Washington: Take I-70 Wesst past Frederick and
Hagerstown to I-68 near Hancock. Follow I-68 West into Cumberland. Take
the downtown exit (43C) and turn left at the bottom of the ramp (stop
sign). Go straight ahead (traffic light) and into the Western Maryland
Station Square parking lot. *The entrance of the lot is at the
intersection of Harrison and South Mechanic Streets. Parking is free for
customers of the Western Maryland Scenic railroad and Shops at Canal
Place using token available at these businesses. The start point at
Crabby Pig Restaurant is on the corner. From Pittsburgh: Take I-79 south
to Morgantown, West Virginia and then I-68 east to Cumberland past
Frostburg. Take the downtown exit (43C) and turn left at the bottom of
the ramp (stop sign). Go left at the next traffic light across from the
Holiday Inn. Go straight ahead (traffic light) and into the Western
Maryland Station Square parking lot. Follow * above.
Awards & Fees: IVV Credit Only
Comments: Pets allowed but not in the start point or buildings along
the route. Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after at all times.
Host Club: Baltimore Walking Club
Contact: Sue Kenyon (410) 252-3165
Website: www.ava.org/clubs/baltimorewalkingclub
E-Mail Contact: suethewalker@...